Introduction:

The primary objective of this unit is to emphasize the importance of hygiene and good
grooming. The lessons will focus on identifying necessary personal hygiene and good grooming habits to
create a positive and professional image at all times. Good personal hygiene is important for both health
and social reason. It entails keeping the whole body clean to keep the spread of viruses and bacteria that
cause many forms of diseases. Excellent personal hygiene benefits not only the person but also the lives
of other people in the community.

In today’s alarming number of people dying and getting sick because of the pandemic, it is maintaining
excellent hygiene and good grooming that will keep the viruses and bacteria away. One personal benefit
of good hygiene is having good health and it makes one feel good because they build self-esteem.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this unit, you are expected to:

A. Apply good grooming practices;
B. Follow personal hygiene methods in attaining good health;
C. Observe both personal hygiene and good grooming practices to build self-est

Activating Prior Knowledge:

Do you observe personal hygiene and good grooming practices to make you healthy? Do you protect
yourselves from any possible contact of diseases by making yourselves clean? Do you feel good about
making yourselves look good?

PROPER HYGIENE AND GROOMING

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

A. Practice the importance of proper hygiene and personal grooming;

B. Apply proper hygiene and personal grooming

Presentation of Content

HYGIENE

Personal hygiene is very important in our life. It's also a symbol of one's dignity and confidence. Why
cleanliness and hygiene are important in our life to get healthy life is the main objective of the lesson.
The term cleanliness should not be used in place of hygiene. Cleaning in many cases is removing dirt,
wastes or unwanted things from the surface of objects using detergents and necessary equipment.
Hygiene practice focuses on the prevention of diseases through the use of cleaning as one of several
inputs.

Hygiene refers to conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of
diseases. A behaviour that can improve cleanliness and lead to good health, such as frequent hand
washing, face washing and bathing with soap and water.

Proper grooming and healthy personal habits can help you ward off illnesses and feel good about
yourself. It is important for a positive self-image and every effort should be made to encourage and
maintain a pleasing and attractive appearance.

PERSONAL HYGIENE HEALTHY HABITS

1. BATHE REGULARLY
-taking a bath regularly removes perspiration, dirt and micro-organisms
-stimulates circulation
-refreshes, relaxes and promotes physical comfort
-removes bad odor
-allows for evaluation of skin condition

METHODS OF BATHING
1. Partial bath
2. Complete bath
3. Tub bath
4. Shower

2. TRIM YOUR NAILS

-requires daily cleaning and trimming of fingernails and toenails as needed and maintain nails by
keeping it short, clean and free of rough edges

3. BRUSH YOUR TEETH AND FLOSS

4. WASH YOUR HANDS REGULARLY

5. WASH AND COMB YOUR HAIR REGULARLY

-Hair care includes daily brushing and combing
-styling
-shampooing

Application:

Complete the table by writing the appropriate answer in each column.

 Personal hygiene Healthy habits Frequency Benefits

Feedback

How satisfying are the benefits you get from observing proper personal hygiene and good
grooming practices?

ACTIVITY

Choose one of the personal hygiene healthy habits and make a video presentation showing the right and
proper way of doing it.

SOURCES
https://www.slideshare.net/guestc2f1dc/personal-grooming
https://www.slideshare.net/hariamhk/grooming-personal-hygiene
https://www.slideshare.net/abhisekmehta/grooming-presentation
https://www.slideshare.net/mohitsingla/grooming-etiquette
https://www.slideshare.net/amandeepsarao/appearance-grooming
http://bit.ly/2MzegOq
http://www.rajclassroom.com/2019/01/personal-cleanliness-and-hygiene-lesson.html